Geneva 1750-G 2 quarts

From CoinVarieties
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Sincona sale 80, lot 5133

This specimen was lot 5133 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 2,900 CHF (about US$3,476 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "SWITZERLAND | Geneva | Stadt und Kanton, 2 Quarts (1/2 Sol oder 6 Deniers) 1750 G, Genf. Goldabschlag [struck in gold]. Extremely rare. Very fine-extremely fine." This type was struck in billon in 1750. Silver and gold strikes were made for presentation.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: billon, silver or gold, this specimen 1.39 g.

Catalog reference: Demole 112, Richter (Proben) 1-338, D.T. 1025, Anm, HMZ 2-351l, Anm., KM 76 (billon), KM 76a (silver), KM 76b (gold).

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • Richter, Jürg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart, Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

Link to:

Retrieved from "https://coinvarieties.com/index.php?title=Geneva_1750-G_2_quarts&oldid=529150"